Sawmill Relief Operator

Relief Operator I

Westervelt Lumber, Thomasville, AL

Job Overview

Job Title
- Relief Operator I

Job No. /  - Revision Date - 12/10/2024

Job Location
- Thomasville, AL

General Description
- The Relief Operator will learn multiple operator functions within the sawmill to provide relief for breaks and vacations.

Division / Department
- Production

Subdivision
- Planer Mill and Sawmill
- Reports To Title
- Planer Mill Supervisor;
Sawmill Supervisor

Position Details

Full-Time - 40 - Hours Per Week

Nonexempt

Detailed

Job Description
- • Complete routine cleanup and inspections of equipment in mill.
• Know the sizes of rough and finished lumber.
• Required to learn multiple operator functions within the sawmill to provide relief for breaks and vacations.
• Perform daily quality checks.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations and utilizing safety equipment.
• Must be willing to learn various operator jobs within the mill.

Work Experience Requirements
- • Willing to work any shift including weekends, holidays, or overtime as needed.
• Commitment to safety.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to learn and adapt to change.
• Ability to adhere to all safety policies and regulations including wearing safety equipment.
• Ability to work in noisy environment.

Physical Requirements
- • Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Ability to work from elevated positions using required safety gear and procedures.
• Ability to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for extended periods of time.
• Able to work in a variety of environmental conditions.

Education Requirements
- • High School Diploma or GED required.

Additional Comments
- Preferred Experience:

• Driving and operating a mobile equipment such as front end loader, skid steer or forklift within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience working in lumber or wood products industry and/or manufacturing.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment.
• Sawmill experience preferred.

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer